Job title: Mechanical Technician
Ref: 37874
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Earlswood - Redhill - RH1 5HE
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30-15:36 PM
Salary: Offering up to £36,800 per annum depending on your level of experience
Closing date: 03/01/2025
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to support the process Technicians in ensuring the overall operations of our wastewater treatment works at Earlswood near Redhill in Surrey.
You will need to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant equipment, alongside supporting operating the plant.
Working within the team, you will follow a robust maintenance plan as well as get involved in installation projects, mechanical fault finding, project commissioning, and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical Technician:
* Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
* Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures.
* Providing technical advice to the wider team and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
* Maintaining technical equipment such as pumps, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, pipework, and chemical handling equipment.
What you should bring to the role:
* You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical systems and hold NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering.
* Experience working on large industrial plant equipment, including pumps within the utilities industry, is beneficial.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
* Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment.
* A Full UK driving licence is essential.
What’s in it for you?
* Potential overall package earning of base up to £36,800 per annum.
* Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – company double matches up to 6% employee contribution.
* Access to Physiotherapy treatment and a wider benefits scheme.
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where you can make a difference every day.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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